14K Yellow Gold Brutalist Opal & Diamond Ring 9.96g Size 6.5 10×7mm Opal
Located in Media, PA
A striking mid-century Brutalist-design 14K yellow gold ring, featuring a vivid natural opal at its center, framed by ten sparkling accent diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brutalist 14k Yellow Gold Boulder Opal Cocktail Ring, 1960s Vintage
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Incorporating the raw nugget setting with a smooth and shapely elliptical opal lends balance to this Mid Century Brutalist ring.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
HandMade Heirloom 14k Yellow Gold 1.08 Carat Opal Modernist Brutalist Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous and unique ring this is!! The ring is handmade so it truly is a one-of-a-kind ring. It is a size 6.25.. I just love the asymmetrical design it has. It is stamped...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 2.5 in W 2.63 in D 0.25 in
Vintage 1991 Large Brutalist Sterling & Patinated Copper Opal Studio Brooch
Located in Seguin, TX
Large architectural 1991 artist made bold dimensional formed sterling silver and patinated copper brooch. Signed, dated and titled "Windows (Inside #2)" by Linda Thompson (20th/21st ...
Sterling Silver, Copper
Vintage 18K Gold Lightning Ridge Black Opal Brutalist Art Deco Luxury Cufflinks
Located in Benfleet, GB
A set of hand crafted 18ct gold Black Opal doublet cufflinks Reminiscent of the brutalist styling, these hand crafted cufflinks feature perfectly matched black opal triplets of inc...
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Opal and Yellow Gold Brooch or Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London , GB
A brutalist style opal mounted gold brooch/pendant by Tiffany and Co, c1970, the lozenge-shaped brooch is set with three graduated opal cabochons in textured and pierced yellow gold,...
Opal
Thor Selzer Oxidized Sterling Silver Gilt Opal Danish Brutalist Cuff Bracelet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Oxidized sterling silver, gilt and opal bracelet created by Danish modern jeweler, Thor Selzer, circa 1960s. Bracelet measures 7" in circumference and 7/8" wide. The centerpiece mea...
Opal, Sterling Silver
Brutalist Opal Glass and Metal Pendant Lamp by Anonymous Danish Designer, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Spiked Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp in corroded iron and soft matte´ opal glass. The glass shade was manufactured by Holmegaard, circa 1960. Measurements: H 16 inches (40 cm), D 5...
Opal, Iron
Signed Brutalist 14 Karat Gold Opal & Diamond Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine signed Brutalist opal and diamond ring. With a large oval opal cabochon prong set in an organic, cast 14k gold setting.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Brutalist 5 Carat Fire Opal Ring Estate of Robert Mitchum
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Photography © Bella Rosa Galleries Santa Barbara, CA Condition: Very Good Era: Brutalist Year: 1960's Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Fire Opal Carat Weight: 5.29 Cut: Oval Caboch...
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold and Opal Brutalist Custom Made Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Opal set in 14K gold Custom made setting. Pendant measures 2.13 in top to bottom x 1.55 in. Any questions please call or hit request more information. This is out of our mas...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold .76 Carat Fire Opal Cabochon Modernist, Brutalist Necklace 18"
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful necklace! It has a .76 cabochon fire opal as the solitaire stone and it measures 7 x 5 mm. It is set in a gorgeous swirling setting. The design is beautiful. The ...
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9k Gold Opal Triplet Brutalist Art Deco Luxury Statement Gift Cufflinks
Located in Benfleet, GB
A set of hand crafted 9ct gold Opal triplet cufflinks The opal triplets feature a bright variety of colours 10.04g We have sold to the set of Hit shows like Peaky Blinders and Out...
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2000's 18k Yellow Gold Triple Cable Link Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 2000's 18K Yellow Gold Triple Cable Link Bracelet - The bracelet measures .25 inches wide and 7.25 inches long and features a spring ring clasp. The bracelet is stamped 18K, ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.35 Ct Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.35 Carats Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring The opal has beautiful fire, pictures don't show the whole beauty of the opal! Total Natural Op...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830 Mourning Ring Gold Enamel Natural Half Pearls Flowers Garnet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The gold ring is set with ten natural half pearls within a wavy black enamelled surround. Inside the pearl surround the ring is decorated with a garnet that might have replaced a loc...
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
1930 Art Deco Platinum flower Ring with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Introducing the Deco Platinum Ring, a dazzling piece of jewelry that epitomizes the glamour and sophistication of the Art Deco era. This ring is adorned with a combination of full cu...
Diamond, Platinum
Multi-Gemstone, Vintage Pendant and Ancient Coin Bohemian Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
One-of-a-kind, Bohemian necklace features multiple gemstones, vintage jewelry pieces and ancient coins set in 14k yellow gold. Amazing 23 pieces include: blue Topaz, Australian Opal,...
Diamond, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Quartz, Topaz, Turquoise, Cit...
Special!!! NWT $7, 789 18KT Magnificent Fancy Triple Tri Color Leaf Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Tri Color Yellow, Rose and White Gold Large Rare Fancy Gorgeous Large Diamond Statement Leaf Crossover Ring. Ring ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Midcentury Italian Gold Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelet-12 Assorted Color Charms
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful vintage 18K Yellow Gold bracelet with both smooth and textured 11/32 inch wide links sporting 12 beautiful, Italian gold Estruscan Revival charms. One of the charms is a ...
Amethyst, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Coral, Garnet, T...
Victorian Antique 3.57ctw Opal Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Dinner Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This AUTHENTIC Victorian OPAL and DIAMOND Ring will certainly pick your Imagination. Was it a nineteenth century promise ring of sorts? A gift to mark a special occasion? Whatever th...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Cluster 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking 14K yellow gold ring from the 1960s features a bold, open work nugget design, centered by a magnificent 2.94-carat round brilliant cut diamond with L-M color and VS-1 c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Three-Stone Diamond Ring An exceptional vintage three-stone diamond ring, crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum, showcasing an architectural design that merges elegance wi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Opal Yellow Gold Ring Nacreous Gemstone gem Space Odyssey Style Minimalism
Located in Berlin, DE
Black opal gold ring 18K yellow gold opal origin - Australia stone measurements - 0.12 х 0.31 х 0.43 in / 3 х 8 х 11 mm opal weight - 1.65 carats ring weight - 2.72 grams ring size ...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Matte Black Lizard Palladium Hardware Very Rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in Matte Black Varanus Salvator Lizard. This extremely rare Hermes Birkin bag is elegant, timeless and absolutely stunning. Accentu...
$419Sale Price / item|50% Off
Crescent Moon and Opal Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
925 silver ring multicolor opal ring. Crescent Moon and Opal Ring.A delicate gold ring with a crescent moon design and a white opal. Multicolor gemstones ring. Metal: 925 silver +...
Opal, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$7,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.06 in L 7 in
VICTORIAN 1880 Etruscan Revival Bracelet In Brushed 15Kt Gold & Blue Turquoises
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional Victorian Etruscan Revival bracelet. This is a beautiful elegant bracelet created in England during the Victorian Era (1837-1901), back the 1880. The fabulous bangle bra...
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Australian Opal & Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Northampton, MA
This magnificent statement ring showcases an extraordinary solid natural opal from Australia, most consistent with material from the famed Coober Pedy mines. The gem displays a breat...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Opals were discovered in 400 BC, and since then five types have been found throughout the world. Before you start shopping for mysteriously beautiful vintage opal rings and other opal jewelry, learn about the different varieties of the gem — and find out which historical figure was reportedly willing to trade his kingdom for a single stone.
Here is a little riddle for you: the month of October has two birthstones, but only one of them encompasses the colors of other birthstones. If you guessed opal, you’re right! (The other gemstone associated with the month of October is tourmaline.)
Opals are such unusual gemstones that there are too many old-wives tales associated with them, like if you’re a blond, wearing an opal necklace will protect your locks from losing color. Opals were also very fashionable in the early 19th century, up until the publication of Sir Walter Scott’s novel Anne of Geierstein in 1829. The title heroine wears an opal and succumbs to an untimely death. However, the British monarchy, and in particular Queen Victoria, did not let this story get in their way, and they frequently gifted opals to friends and family members. October babies should disregard the noise and proudly wear their opals!
There are five types of precious opals: boulder opal, fire opal, crystal/water opal, black opal, and white/light opal. Each variety is distinguished by its color.
So, where does the name come from? The word opal is thought to originate from the Roman opalus or from the Sanskrit úpala (“precious stone”) or from the Greek opallios (“to see a color change”). So while there have been many names for the stones, opals were first discovered in 400 BC in Ethiopia. But the early reference that comes up most often in history books is from the Roman philosopher Pliny the Elder, who wrote about it in 75 AD. In his text he refers to it as opali. The Romans were big fans of opal, Mark Antony was so enamored by it that, as the story goes, he was willing to trade a portion of his kingdom for a single opal.
There's a wide variety of antique and vintage opal jewelry on 1stDibs (and you won't have to trade your kingdom for it).